Establishing Behavioral Goals   Required Resources   Read/review the following resources for this activity:   Link (Word doc): Week 3 CCC Parts 2 & 3 TemplatePreview the document (Use this template to complete the assignment.)   Introduction: Communication Change Challenge (CCC) Parts 2 and 3   This week, you were to continue your observation log […]

Communication Change Challenge (CCC)   In Part 2 of the CCC, your goal is to take an in-depth look at the challenge you selected in Part 1E, which you will work to improve later in the course. It is not time to make any behavior changes yet.   Before you try to repair the problem […]

Question 1 Which of the following is true of film genres?    They create expectations in viewers.   They have strict boundaries that cannot be crossed.   Their name is derived from the Greek word for “generate.”   They are a preordained measure of a film’s quality.   Question2 Which of the following is true […]

Question1 Films such as Evil Dead II and Rogue One are good examples of which of the following?    films that cross genres    films that have no genres   films that must be categorized under a single genre   films that introduced new genres   Question2 Which of the following films might be considered […]

DQ1 Describe some of the forms of power individuals and society have over the way public administrators act and behave. Give examples.   DQ2 Pick an issue and describe how you would attempt to influence a public administrator as a member of society. Be specific in your description.

Ethnocentric Research Project A. How might my personal history, background and experiences influence my relationships with children from diverse backgrounds?   B. How will this information influence my teaching practices?   Research has shown that biases creep into our relationships and interactions with others. Many times, people do not realize that they may hold biases […]

This product is an ongoing activity that will be conducted throughout the course. You will develop an annotated compilation of twenty-five (25) literature, databases, and other resources appropriate for teaching social studies to young (birth through age 8) children.   Review and utilize the grading rubric throughout the resource collection process.   The annotation will […]

Write the second of two whole group, literature-based lesson plans, theme and strand related. Follow the Activity Plan Framework provided in Course Information. The book you use may be from your 10 read alouds or strand-specific books in your resource file. Refer to the syllabus for the grading rubric.   This week’s lesson plan must […]

How would you describe the world in which the children you teach live? According to a group of preschool and kindergarten teachers, today’s society is a ‘highly unpredictable society where many things don’t hold true anymore.’ This, they said, is what makes teaching such a challenging job. In their opinion, they can no longer rely […]

Incorporating the Arts Read about Thematic Strand #8: Global Connections.  Reflect on and describe how the arts (creative, expressive, performing, visual, etc.) can help children to see the connections of people across the globe.  How will you change current practices in your classrooms or what will you do in the future?   DQ2 OPTIONAL Course […]